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Announcements - April 16, 2017





Announcements - April 16, 2017

Foundation Builders 3 (Parenting Class) on Saturday, April 22: This class will meet at the church office from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Parents will learn the Bible’s call on them to go and make disciples of all nations, beginning with the first unreached people group in their lives: their own children. The class is taught by Pastor Kevin. Please RSVP to him by Monday, April 17.
Youth Baptism Orientation Meeting: There will be a youth baptism orientation meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at the church office from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This meeting is designed for parents and their son or daughter who might be interested in pursuing the step of baptism. Participants will gain an understanding of the process of baptism at GCF. Contact Pastor Kevin to RSVP.
Iron Sharpens Iron Conference on Saturday April 29th from 8:30a.m.-4:55p.m.: All males above the age of 13 are encouraged to attend this one-day conference intended to be a little bit like the old Promise Keepers events, but shorter and more focused on equipping and application. See Dave Fergus for more information and to sign up for the early bird group rate. Cost is $45, $32 for students, with an $8 optional lunch. Call or write Dave with any questions you might have: dfergus54@gmail.com.
You are invited to an Exciting Event!  Abba Pregnancy Resource Center Fundraising Banquet: Come May 11, at 6:30 pm to Fountains of Ramsey in Ramsey to hear keynote speaker Reverend John Ensor. RSVP by May 1 via email – event@abbaprc.com or phone – 763.445.9650. See Shelley Herzog with any questions.
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: Anyone who would like to join in corporate prayer may do so. The prayer time is from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the church office.


Next Week’s Fighter Verse
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7


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